Under $100:

Personalized photo books (a variety of ways to showcase your digital photo albums)
flickr.com; under $100

Anyone can jump online to create one of these personalized photo books with captions, descriptions, or memories. These are all beautiful, professional-looking photo books. The Web site has several examples of how to design a book that's unique for you.

Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
BBC Video / amazon.com; $54.99

This astonishing 11-part BBC series is brilliantly narrated by Sir David Attenborough and sensibly organized so that each 50-minute episode covers a specific geographical region and/or wildlife habitat (mountains, caves, deserts, etc.).

Andy Warhol watches
MoMA Store / www.momastore.org; $95

Watches are a really special gift, and so many are NOT affordable. People wear jewelry in different ways, and anyone can wear these colorful watches. Plus, this is a great price point for any watch.

Handmade stationery (20 cards and envelopes in various designs/colors)
Mrs. John L Strong / www.mrsstrong.com; $75

Over $100:

AeroGarden
Sur La Table / www.surlatable.com; $169.95

The AeroGarden grows a variety of vegetables, flowers and herbs simply, easily and naturally right on your kitchen counter without dirt, weeds or mess. NASA-tested aeroponic technology grows plants in water, nutrients and air. Even if you have a complete black thumb, this is fool-proof. And it's great for the winter.

Cashmere leggings (in a variety of colors - gray, red, green, blue, etc.)
J.Crew / www.jcrew.com; $150

Leggings seem to be a style that's not going away. Not many people buy leggings for themselves. These are comfy and cozy and great for wearing out or around the house.

Cloud 9 Living Experience gifts (gift certificates)
Cloud 9 Living / cloud9living.com; $150 and up

Cloud 9 Living is an experience gift company that transforms unique and memorable experiences into unforgettable gifts. Whether  it's sky diving or cooking lessons, formula racing or a day at the spa, our gifts are guaranteed to be extraordinary. To redeem a gift certificate, log on to the Web site, select the Experience of your choice, and you'll receive a confirmation for your booking within 48 hours.

Glass tray (with monogram design)
Superdeluxe / www.superdeluxenyc.com; $156

Flip Video camera (portable and plugs directly into computer)
Flip Video / flipvideo.com; 30 min: $150 / 60 min: $180

For more great gift ideas and shopping tips, visit “Lucky” magazine online.

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